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Data Engineer – Defence
Job Description:
We are looking for experienced Data Engineers to join our team following continuous growth and success in the UK Government and Defence sectors.
Behind great solutions there are great people: our employees. We pride ourselves on being able to solve some of our customers most complex problems.
Our people are what differentiate us, they are ingenious, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. In general, we work in teams. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with balanced, high quality solutions.
We work hard and often go the extra mile, but we recognise people s efforts and that everyone has a life outside of work. We encourage people to speak up if they want to rotate to a new project in support of career development, or even just to face a new challenge.
Our breadth across the UK Government and Defence sectors provides diverse opportunities for our people to develop their careers in new areas of expertise or with new clients.
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance at DV level.
What you will do for us
Primarily we want people who can code.
Java is at the heart of what we do – so you ll have to know your way around this to hit the ground running, but you ll work with a range of technologies.
We need people with various levels of experience at coding – from those reasonably early on their careers who need some support, to those of you who are at the very top of your game.
Name dropping just some tech we use:
Python, NiFI Register, Git, ElasticSearch, Docker, Bash, Kibana or Data Visualisation software
Key Responsilbilities
- Designs, develops, tests and supports data collection, data integration and ETL applications to make information and data available to key client stakeholders and technical interfaces.
- Understands where the need for tight data controls arises to ensure seamless data flows around the organisation and to minimise future change.
- Models data requirements, data sources and data flows to bring order and structure to programmes of work.
- Defines how and where data is created, mastered and destroyed to ensure proper control over the lifecycle of corporate data assets.
- Understands how to add value to data – for example through data cleansing.
- Understands categories of products (and individual examples) that can be used to collect, integrate, store, visualise and govern data and metadata.
- Defines metadata to provide searchability and governance (including Records Management) for unstructured data.
- Works under the supervision of a Senior Consultant Data Engineer.
Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing.
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.
About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals.
Division overview: Capabilities
At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Applied Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector.
As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
BAE Systems
LOCATIONS
MARITIME
04 Jul 22. Russian Project 885M submarine Krasnoyarsk starts sea trials. The Project 885M Severodvinsk (Yasen)-class nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine (SSGN) Krasnoyarsk (K 571) has departed Severodvinsk for its first set of sea trials in the White Sea. Photographs on social media showing Krasnoyarsk leaving the harbour area confirms the submarine’s departure on 26 June. Krasnoyarsk is the fourth Project 885 (and the third 885M) submarine under construction at Sevmash Shipyard and is predicted to join the Pacific Fleet, joining the SSGN fleet comprised of mostly Project 949A Oscar II-class boats. Krasnoyarsk had been captured on satellite imagery the week prior to heading out to sea being degaussed in the harbour area. Other imagery shows the submarine undergoing final preparations alongside another Project 885M – likely to be Novosibirsk. (Source: Janes)
01 Jul 22. Australia flags Guardian Class defects. Defence representatives are set to travel to the Pacific Islands to address newly identified faults in Austal-built patrol boats gifted by the Commonwealth government. The Albanese government has been informed of a potential issue in the exhaust system of Austal-built Guardian Class patrol boats delivered to Pacific Island nations as part of the $2.1 bn Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP). According to a statement from the Department of Defence, other faults have also been flagged over the past 16 months, which include cracking in the coupling between the engine and the gearbox, and ventilation issues in the sick bays.
Remediation plans have been developed in response to these previously identified issues.
Representatives from Defence and Austal are expected to travel to Pacific Island nations to assess all Guardian Class vessels gifted by the Commonwealth government under the PMSP, which includes provisions for through-life sustainment and maintenance.
In cooperation with local stakeholders, the representatives will seek to implement “temporary rectification measures” ahead of a “longer-term solution”.
In the meantime, recipients would make independent determinations regarding whether to deploy the boats before issues have been addressed.
“Under the PMSP, the Guardian Class Patrol Boats are the sovereign property of individual Pacific Island nations, and each nation will make its own decision on whether they choose to continue to operate their vessels, or pause operations,” Defence noted.
“…Defence remains committed to our partners in the Pacific and the Pacific Maritime Support Program.
The news comes just weeks after the government announced it would deliver a new Guardian Class patrol boat to Samoa, replacing Nafanua II, which is beyond repair after crashing into a reef in August 2021.
Thus far, 13 Pacific Islands nations have accepted Guardian Class boats into service, including Papua New Guinea, Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Palau, Samoa, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Timor-Leste.
The $2.1bn PMSP, which involves the delivery of a total of 22 Guardian Class patrol boats, forms part of the Commonwealth government’s broader push to strengthen partnerships with South Pacific nations, particularly amid China’s growing influence in the region.
Most recently, China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi proposed the “China-Pacific Island Countries Common Development Vision”, which offers intermediate and high-level police training for Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, the Cook Islands, Niue, Vanuatu, and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).
This was accompanied by a five-year action plan, which calls for ministerial dialogue on law enforcement capacity and police cooperation.
This included the provision of forensic laboratories, cooperation on data networks, cyber security, and smart customs systems.
The plan also advocated for a “balanced approach” on technological progress, economic development and national security – backing a China-Pacific Islands Free Trade Area and joint action on climate change and health.
However, Beijing has reportedly withdrawn its proposal after it was met with resistance from some Pacific Islands leaders.
President of the FSM David Panuelo condemned the deal, with Reuters reporting other nations, including Niue, requested an amendment or a delay to the decision. (Source: Defence Connect)
30 June 22. Construction begins on RCN’s fifth Harry DeWolf-class AOPS. The AOPSs are being constructed under the Canadian Government’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. Irving Shipbuilding has commenced the construction of the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) fifth Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and offshore patrol ships (AOPS), the future HMCS Frédérick Rolette.
The beginning of construction was marked by a keel laying ceremony held at the Halifax Shipyard in Nova Scotia on 29 June.
During the event, a coin selected by the RCN was placed on the ship by Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and Joint Task Force Atlantic (JTFA) commander, rear admiral Brian Santarpia.
This was followed by welding of the coin onto the vessel’s hull.
The future Harry DeWolf-class ship has been named after RCN’s Charles Frédérick Rolette.
A native of Québec City, Rolette joined the RCN as a midshipman during his teenage years. He was later posted as lieutenant in command during the war of 1812.
The 103.6m-long future HMCS Frédérick Rolette will have beam of 19m and consist of approximately 440,000 parts.
Irving Shipbuilding is under contract to build six Harry DeWolf-Class AOPS vessels for the RCN, as part of the Canadian Government’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.
Apart from the six ships, the Halifax Shipyard will also construct two AOPS variants for the Canadian Coast Guard and 15 Canadian Surface Combatants for the RCN.
The shipyard has already delivered more than C$4.7bn ($3.63bn) in investments across Canada, generating more than 8,300 jobs.
Halifax Shipyard has continued to recruit people, preparing to build the Canadian Surface Combatants in 2024. Last month, the RCN officially named two Harry DeWolf-class AOPS ships as Margaret Brooke and Max Bernays. The service has already taken delivery of its second ship in this class, while the third vessel is expected to be handed over later this year. (Source: naval-technology.com)
AIR
05 Jul 22. Mauritania operating G1 Aviation light aircraft. Mauritania’s armed forces have taken delivery of several French-made G1 Aviation light aircraft, financed by the European Union.
Two aircraft arrived in mid-September 2021, with the third arriving in November 2021. All three were formally handed over to the Mauritanian Air Force at Nouakchott Air Base in February, Times Aerospace reports.
They were acquired via the French Management Institute for International Security (THEMIIS) and provided under the Ghawdat programme, part of the European Union-sponsored Mauritania security and development support project (PADSM), the publication stated.
The two-seat G1 SPYL-XL aircraft can carry two people as well as a surveillance camera – Mauritanian aircraft are also fitted with satellite phones. The aircraft are designed for rough field operations, and can land in a distance of 30-60 metres. Maximum speed is 165 km/h and endurance up to ten hours.
Two Land Cruiser vehicles and trailers were acquired by Mauritania along with the three SPYL-XLs – the aircraft can be transported by trailer once their wings have been removed. G1 Aviation has also supplied aircraft to Senegal, Ivory Coast and Cameroon. (Source: https://www.defenceweb.co.za/)
05 Jul 22. USAF demonstrates first highway landing, take off and ICTs. The integrated combat turns allow rapid rearming and refuelling of a running jet. The US Air Force (USAF) has performed the first landing, take-off and integrated combat turns (ICTs) on a closed 9,000ft section of Michigan highway M-28.
It involved Air National Guard’s (ANG) A-10 Thunderbolt II, Air Force Reserves’ C-146A Wolfhound and Air Force Special Operations Command’s (AFSOC) C-145A Combat Coyote, MC-12W Liberty and U-28A Draco.
The ICTs allow rapid rearming and refuelling of a running aircraft.
The temporary landing zone is one of the training scenarios conducted during the Michigan ANG’s exercise Northern Agility 22-1 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
The exercise showcases the USAF’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) doctrine, which states ‘ready to execute missions quickly in unpredictable ways.’
The landing zone was named Hawk LZ to honour major Durwood ‘Hawk’ Jones, a former F-16 pilot from 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin ANG.
Jones passed away in a training accident in Michigan in 2020.
Michigan ANG assistant adjutant general and commander brigadier general Bryan Teff said: “Northern Agility 22-1 is a historic exercise that supports the Air Force’s directive to ‘accelerate change or lose’, as well as the ability of our airmen to generate combat power anytime, anywhere.” (Source: airforce-technology.com)
PLANT CLOSURES, JOB LOSSES AND STRIKES
04 Jul 22. HMAS Ararat decommissioned in Top End. The patrol boat will no longer represent the Royal Australian Navy on official deployments after 16 years in service. Armidale Class patrol boat HMAS Ararat has been officially decommissioned during a ceremony at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin. The vessel, named after the south-west Victorian town of Ararat, is the third Royal Australian Navy Armidale Class patrol boat to be decommissioned. The boat travelled over 500,000 nautical miles since entering service in 2006.
Commander Australian Fleet, Commodore Jonathan Earley, CSC, lauded the vessel’s contribution to Australia’s maritime security.
“HMAS Ararat and the men and women who have served in her, have made a significant contribution to our national interest, and international partnerships,” CDRE Earley said.
Commanding Officer HMAS Ararat, Lieutenant Commander David Martinussen reflected on the patrol boat’s deployments alongside Border Force, Australian Fisheries and the Australian Federal Police.
“Of note, HMAS Ararat has quite recently supported the maritime surveillance efforts of Fiji and the Solomon Islands at the request of both nations, during May and June of this year,” LCDR Martinussen said.
“During the first leg of this deployment, Ararat responded to a distress call from a vessel of the Solomon Island Police Force. Fortuitously Ararat’s actions resulted in the rescue of all 17 persons on board.”
HMAS Ararat is the latest RAN vessel to be decommissioned, coming just months after fellow Armidale Class patrol boat HMAS Maitland was farewelled.
The 56.8 metre vessel, named after the City of Maitland in NSW, entered service in September 2006.
HMAS Maitland, which was the sixth of 14 Armidale Class vessels, was deployed for a range of border patrol and national security missions, including protecting Australia against unauthorised entry, breaches of customs, upholding immigration and drugs legislation, and other illegal activity.
Operations Resolute, Augury, Rai Balang, Sandalwood and Solania were among the vessel’s key missions.
During its almost 16 years of service, the patrol boat reportedly sailed more than 435,054 nautical miles – almost 20 times around the circumference of the Earth.
This included visits to Bali, Davao, Dili, Honiara, Jakarta, Madang, Moresby and Sembawang.
The Armidale Class patrol boats will be replaced by 12 next-generation Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels from 2022 to 2030.
The Arafura Class vessels are under construction at Osborne Shipyard in South Australia and Henderson in Western Australia.
(Source: Defence Connect)
MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT
PERSONNEL
U.S. APPOINTMENTS
05 Jul 22. Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt was sworn in as the new program executive officer for the F-35 Joint Program Office on Tuesday. Schmidt, who was previously PEO for command, control, communication, intelligence and networks at Hansom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, succeeded Lt. Gen. Eric Fick, who is retiring. Schmidt, who on Monday tested positive for COVID-19, teleconferenced into the ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. Schmidt is now responsible for steering one of the most complex and vital programs in the Defense Department, the fifth-generation fighter flown by the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, as well as multiple international partners. (Source: Defense News)
05 Jul 22. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Shane W. Shorter, currently assigned as command senior enlisted leader, Joint Special Operations University, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, was selected to replace Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Gregory A. Smith as the command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
REST OF THE WORLD APPOINTMENTS
06 Jul 22. The new Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, was recently welcomed by the Royal Australian Navy at a ceremony in Canberra. The appointment follows a distinguished career for VADM Hammond, having joined the Navy in 1986 as an electronics technician before gaining his commission two years later. Having served as a submariner and Commanding Officer of the HMAS Farncomb, VADM Hammond was then appointed Commander Australian Fleet in 2020 and served as Deputy Chief of Nacy between 2018-2020. According to Defence, in addition to surface vessels, VADM Hammond served in French, British and US nuclear attack submarines, as well as conventional Australian and Dutch submarines. (Source: Defence Connect)
INDUSTRY
PERSONNEL
EUROPE APPOINTMENTS
04 Jul 22. Spain’s Raúl Medina Caballero elected new Director General of Eurocontrol. Eurocontrol’s 41 Member States have selected Raúl Medina Caballero, Director General of Civil Aviation of Spain as the next Director General of the Agency. Raúl Medina Caballero will take up his new function on 1 January 2023. Raúl Medina Caballero said “I would like to thank the Eurcontrol Member States for the trust that they have put in me. I look forward to working with all the States as well as the stakeholders over the coming years to continue to support and improve aviation in Europe and to build on the achievements of Eamonn Brennan over the past five years.” According to an Agency press release, Raúl Medina Caballero will replace Eamonn Brennan who took up his functions on 1 January 2018 and who, over the course of his mandate, has been instrumental in re-positioning Eurcontrol at the centre of European aviation. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
U.S. APPOINTMENTS
05 Jul 22. Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN) announced today that Carroll K. Lane has been appointed a Senior Vice President of Kaman Corporation and President of its Air Vehicles and Precision Products divisions. Mr. Lane joins Kaman from Pratt & Whitney where he was the President of Commercial Engines and led the development, program management, and aftermarket operations of the company’s portfolio of large commercial engines. He succeeds Darlene Smith who is retiring at the end of the year. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
REST OF THE WORLD APPOINTMENTS
07 Jul 22. MDA Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced Holly Johnson has been appointed as the company’s Vice President of Robotics and Space Operations (RSO), reporting to MDA Chief Executive Officer, Mike Greenley. Ms. Johnson stepped into the role in an acting capacity earlier this year. With 14 years of experience at MDA, including a decade in engineering and business development and four years in corporate operations, Ms. Johnson is ideally positioned to lead the RSO business area as it accelerates through a period of tremendous growth, maximizes new commercial market opportunities, and focuses on delivering Canadarm3. (Source: PR Newswire)
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